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SS PODCAST: U.S. heptathlete Taliyah Brooks on growth in disappointment, leading Bible studies

The 2024 Olympian talks about growth in disappointment, identity in God, and leading Bible studies.

WHAT'S UP PODCAST: Gabriela Leon - NCAA Pole Vaulting Champion

2022 NCAA pole vault champion Gabriela Leon joins the "What's Up" podcast to discuss training, injuries and trusting God.

Christ-follower Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone claims another Olympic gold, world record

U.S. star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was "trusting God" and setting records on her way to winning another Olympic gold in the 400m hurdles.

U.S.'s Annette Echikunwoke trusted Christ on long journey to hammer throw Olympic silver

Her Olympic dream was crushed in Tokyo, but Annette Echikunwoke trusted Christ and made U.S. history with a silver medal in the hammer throw.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record at Olympic trials: 'Anything is possible in Christ'

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympic trials and gave thanks to God.

SS PODCAST: U.S. heptathlete Anna Hall on nearing her Olympic dream, growing in her faith

The U.S. heptathlete talks about her Olympic dream, overcoming injuries, growing in her faith & staying connected to God.

SS PODCAST: Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on new book, Olympic prep

The two-time Olympic gold medalist talks about the 2024 Olympics, leading Bible studies, and her new book.

'Follower of Christ' Anna Hall wins heptathlon silver at worlds, 1 year out from Olympics

Anna Hall became just the second American woman to win a medal twice in the heptathlon at worlds. She regularly praises God's timing.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins flat 400m at U.S. championships: 'God’s grace is sufficient'

Track superstar Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone celebrated God's grace after winning the flat 400 meters at the U.S. championships.

Nigeria's Tobi Amusan exclaims 'God did that!' after setting world record in women's 100m hurdles

The 2022 Track and Field World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, had already seen a world...

Sydney McLaughlin sets another world record: 'God really gave me the strength to do it'

Another major race, another world record for Sydney McLaughlin. The 22-year-old track and field superstar...

WATCH: Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin details her faith journey

"I could vividly hear God in a couple of instances say, 'Are you done? Are...

Track star Sydney McLaughlin marries former NFL player Andre Levrone Jr. in Virginia wedding

Track superstar Sydney McLaughlin and former NFL player Andre Levrone Jr. officially tied the knot...

Former QB Randall Cunningham, now a pastor, focuses on Christ as he coaches daughter Vashti

Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Randall Cunningham is keeping himself plenty busy these days. Not only...

SS PODCAST: U.S. Paralympic long jumper Trenten Merrill on finding his identity in Christ

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING TRENTEN MERRILL Trenten Merrill is...

SS PODCAST: Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin on her faith journey, living for Christ

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN Sydney McLaughlin is...

South Africa's Anruné Weyers breaks through for her first Paralympic gold, gives glory to God

South African sprinter Anruné Weyers arrived in Tokyo with three Paralympic medals to her name,...

Allyson Felix becomes most decorated female Olympian ever, thankful for 'God's grace'

Competing in her fifth and final Olympics, U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix further cemented her status...

Gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin: 'What I have in Christ is far greater' than anything else

U.S. track star Sydney McLaughlin has been silent on social media during these Tokyo Olympics,...

Australian high jumper Nicola McDermott aims for medal in Tokyo, uses platform for Christ

Twenty-four-year-old Australian high jumper Nicola McDermott has dreamed of leaving Tokyo with a medal around...

Sydney McLaughlin 'giving the glory to God' after earning Olympic gold, another world record

Five weeks after setting a world record and becoming the first woman to finish under...